Lead Museum Educator: Hands-On Art & Youth Programs

The Frick Museums and Art of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Museum Educator to design and lead high-quality, art-based educational programs for students, families and youth across its museums, greenhouse and grounds. You will train and mentor educators, tailor activities to curriculum needs and support community partnerships.

As part of the Learning and Visitor Experience team, you will prepare hands-on activities, participate in ongoing training, and represent the Frick Pittsburgh in outreach events while

Qualifications

• Committed to fostering a workplace of inclusion and belonging.
• Prior experience working in the education field, either in formal education spaces or informally in museums, and/or a background in art or arts facilitation is a plus.
• Possess a flexible teaching style and a demonstrated ability to teach children of varying ages, abilities, learning styles, and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to adapt to changing situations in real time.
• Engaging speaker with enthusiasm, energy, flexibility and adaptability who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Professional, reliable, punctual and willing to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-of lead educator facilitating hands-on, inquiry-based programs for youth in the Frick Pittsburgh's three museums, greenhouse and grounds.
• Attend and complete museum educator trainings for all three museums: The Frick Art Museum, Clayton, and the Car & Carriage Museum.
• Lead accurate, inquiry-based, age-appropriate tours of each museum for youth and family groups.
• Individualize each program based on school curriculum, teacher request, and student needs.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to each teaching session and lead the pre-program touch-base meeting.
• Represent the Frick Pittsburgh at community outreach events and serve as a resource for other educators.
• Create and lead interactive art and hands-on activities for school groups, scouts, and intergenerational families.

Skills

Inclusion & Belonging

Education experience

Flexible teaching style

Public speaking

Job description

The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Museum Educator to design and lead high-quality, art-based educational programs for students, families and youth across its museums, greenhouse and grounds. You will train and mentor educators, tailor activities to curriculum needs and support community partnerships.

As part of the Learning and Visitor Experience team, you will prepare hands-on activities, participate in ongoing training, and represent the Frick Pittsburgh in outreach events while